MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
considers
topics
relevant to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
gains in
elearning technology enable
students
all around the world
to take courses via the Internet.
This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education.
Massively open online courses are
ordinarily free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning.
There are numerous
topics that
distance learning organizations
are struggling with
more than ever because online education technology is
advancing so swiftly.
This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs.
How can organizations
ensure that
the quality of instruction provided by these
MOOC classes is
passable?
How can organizations
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Isle of Man to conduct these MOOC classes?
What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can organizations
deal with the issues of
inadequate
learner motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As e-learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
desideratum
to perceive how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Lecturers
and many other
stakeholders
want
to better grasp
these
compelling new open educational
endeavours.
Researchers want
to better understand how
massively open online courses
can be made better.
In response to this
expanding
desire for
details
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open educational topics.
This inspiring new book
also deals with the
controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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